JSD developed the Hodag Park Master Plan for the City of Rhinelander as a guide for the planning and improvement of the park’s trails, water access, open space and outdoor recreation facilities. Hodag Park, located on Boom Lake in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, provides outdoor space opportunities to many user groups as the largest park in Rhinelander, and one of the largest public waterfronts in north central Wisconsin.

The Master Plan of the 29-acre park included revised entrances, roads and parking layouts, additional trail segments, improved water access facilities including a kayak/canoe/boat launch, terrace on the water, multiple fishing docks, and restoration of the vegetative shoreline in specific areas along the shore path. The Master Plan also included amenities such as a central pavilion/gathering space, ice rink, stage and seating area, splash pad, wedding venue, updated beach access, ski show seating, maintenance/storage and much more.